[Paddlewise] Self Introduction

From: Paddler12 <paddler12_at_hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2002 19:57:14 -0500
a. Name: Jim Lewis





b. Contact: paddler12_at_hotmail.com or jnlewis_at_ak.net





c. Kayaks Owned: Wilderness System CapeHorn17, Walden Sports15





d. Boat Name & Call sign: Not applicable





e. Special Interests: Camp cooking, Nutrition & Health, River Whitewater
Canoeing





f. Special Knowledge: River Whitewater Canoeing & River Rescue, Ocean
Navigation





g. Strong Opinions:


There is no substitute for Safety planning and practices





h. Most Interesting Kayak Trip:


While visiting relatives in Wasilla, Alaska in August 2001 I went on a Sea
kayaking trip through Resurection Bay in Seward Alaska with my cousin and a
group from Habitat For Humanity. The scenery was awesome with plenty of Bald
Eagles, Puffins, Sea Lions, Sea Otters, Pristine Forrest, and of course Salmon
everywhere.





i. BIO: 52 years old, male, 30 years river whitewater canoeing (Class IV+) &
local paddling club(s) instructor for 25 years. Began sea kayaking two years
ago and love it. Began teaching sea kayaking to local clubs stressing safety
and ocean navigation. 32 year Coast Guard veteran. 



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